Autonomo Spain
Autonomo Spain shares five years of experience with tax guides, tools, services, and clear explanations for freelancers in Spain.
Hi, I’m Adrienne. I’ve been autónoma in Spain for many years, and in this website I’ve put together some of what I’ve learned — and what I wish I’d known or had easy access to when I was starting out. More about me.
Over the years, I’ve worked with all sorts of clients in Spain, Europe and across the world and taken on all kinds of projects during my rather adventurous journey as an autónomo in Spain. Alongside the actual work, I’ve had to learn the ins and outs of the bureaucracy, work with tax deadlines, tracking revenue and expenses, even redoing an invoice or two because I got the format or VAT wrong.
It’s been a massive learning curve, but now I feel like I know what I’m doing, and I thought some of what I’ve picked up might be helpful to you too. So I decided to write it all down.
Articles
Print on Demand in Europe
My experiences setting up a print-on-demand store in Europe. Taxes! Delivery times! Issues with printing and more!
What is alta and baja for autónomos?
Alta and baja are the official terms for registering and deregistering your freelance business with the tax and social security systems.
Banks that collaborate with AEAT and Social Security
Banks that collaborate with AEAT and Seguridad Social are a essential to understand for your autonomo fees and tax payments will be processed.
What is the Register of Intra-Community operators?
You need to be in the register of intra-community operators if you are going to buy or sell goods or services to other EU countries without charging IVA/VAT.
Do I need a gestor?
Gestors offer accountant-adjacent services such as setting up your autonomo business, quarterly and yearly taxes.
What are the IVA Reporting Obligations
The IVA reporting obligations for autónomos in Spain: quarterly Modelo 303, annual Modelo 390, deadlines, exemptions, and common mistakes to avoid.
What is a mutua?
Your mutua is responsible for managing and paying certain benefits that you’re entitled to as a self-employed worker.
My experience with Redbubble
I have had a mixed experience with Redbubble. What you need to rethink about Redbubble as your main or only POD outlet.